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Sé de Braga — The cathedral’s twin towers and ornate Gothic entrance seen from the frontPhoto: John Samuel · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited
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Sé de Braga

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Sé de Braga is the cathedral at the heart of Braga’s historic centre.

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Sé de Braga — The cathedral’s stone side walls and carved roofline above nearby buildings John Samuel · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited
Sé de Braga — The cathedral’s stone side walls and carved roofline above nearby buildingsSé de Braga — The cathedral’s sculpted entrance with three pointed Gothic archesSé de Braga — The cathedral’s ornate stone apse and pinnacles between nearby rooftopsSé de Braga — The cathedral nave with gilded altarpiece and painted ceilingSé de Braga — The cathedral’s vaulted nave, stained glass and distant altarSé de Braga — A richly gilded chapel ceiling surrounding a large religious paintingSé de Braga — A circular stained glass window above a gilded interior doorwaySé de Braga — A large religious painting showing figures gathered around a saintSé de Braga — The cathedral bell tower with two bells beneath a stone roofSé de Braga — An arched stone doorway with carved molding and a wooden doorSé de Braga — A carved stone statue in a narrow niche on the cathedral wall

Why go

  • The Manueline baptismal font.
  • The Capela dos Reis, or Kings’ Chapel.

Opening hours

Today09:30 – 12:30, 14:30 – 17:30Show all
Monday09:30 – 12:30, 14:30 – 17:30
Tuesday09:30 – 12:30, 14:30 – 17:30
Wednesday09:30 – 12:30, 14:30 – 17:30
Thursday09:30 – 12:30, 14:30 – 17:30
Friday09:30 – 12:30, 14:30 – 17:30
Saturday09:30 – 12:30, 14:30 – 17:30
Sunday09:30 – 12:30, 14:30 – 17:30

Don't miss

  • São-Geraldo chaliceHeld in the cathedral’s religious art museum, Museu da Sé.Museu da Sé
  • Wooden reclining figure of the archbishopIn the Capela de São Geraldo.Capela de São Geraldo
  • Rates Chapel azulejosPanels depicting the life of Braga’s first bishop, São Pedro de Rates.Rates Chapel

Know before you go

  • The cathedral hosts worship, prayer and religious celebrations as well as cultural visits.
  • The visitor route closes during religious services.

Interesting facts4

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  1. The museum’s collections include metalwork, sculpture, painting, textiles, furniture, ceramics and objects used in Catholic worship.

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  2. The permanent sacred art exhibition explores the life of Jesus.

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  3. Its account of church history covers archbishops from the 5th to the 20th century.

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  4. The diocese is described as one of Europe’s oldest.

    Braga - Wikivoyage (see)

Shorts

How to get there

  • On footThe cathedral is on R. Dom Paio Mendes, in Braga’s historic centre.
  • On footThe museum shop and exhibition entrance are at Rua D. Diogo de Sousa, nº 114.

Sources: Braga - Wikipedia · Braga - Wikipedia (part 2) · Braga - Wikipedia (part 3) · Braga - Wikivoyage (see) · Sé de Braga – Sé de Braga · Horários – Sé de Braga · Visita Singular – Sé de Braga · Braga - Wikipedia · Braga - Wikipedia · checked 28 Sep 2026

Where
R. Dom Paio Mendes, Braga

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Questions and answers

What are Sé de Braga’s opening hours?

It is open daily from 09:30–12:30 and 14:30–17:30, with a midday closure.

Is there an activity for children at Sé de Braga?

Children in preschool and first cycle can attend a puppet theatre retelling the legend of S. Geraldo, Braga’s patron saint.

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